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You can use aluminum arrow pieces like I did. Or buy some aluminum tent poles of various lengths and sizes. Or some of the tarp makers here have some they sell. My arrow 3 piece is 48" wide and gives lots of room and you can leave them attached on the outside even when its in porch mode. I like them alittle better than tie outs as there is less tieouts to trip over or try and tie out. Lots of mods out there on pole mods since I did my first one spring of 2012 after I think AHE came out with theirs.

but I like the idea of the center tarp pole... it is my plan with the Superfly i am ordering, the poles 2qzq suggest weight 4 oz and like is said above, no lines to trip over and you can do it from inside the tarp... but if your making it, why not add both and use whichever suits your trip... the total weight for 4 tie outs plus the pole pockets couldn't be an ounce and a half at most... seems prudent to me to put both in at the beginning...

I am totally diggin' the Center Pole Porch. I have an old tent I planned on selling for next to nothing, but I do believe I'll re-purpose the tent poles for my tarp.

I've been trying to research adding Side Pull Outs, but there's SO MANY different ways to do it I'm at a loss on what's the most reliable method. I want to know when I add something to the tarp it's going to stay put and not compromise the structural integrity.

I'm looking at 70d 1.9 oz Double Ripstop for the tarp. If I use this can I "glue" a reinforcing piece/patch using this http://diyfunprojects.com/?tag=seam-sealing-basics or do I need to look into another adhesive or simply use 2-sided tape before stitching?

OR

Should I forgo that entirely and purchase a set of clips? Though to be honest, I think those would stretch/warp the tarp if left on for an extended amount of time. Am I wrong on that?

*minuscule freakout*

Usually finding answers to my questions is fairly easy, but you guys are so dang industrious and friggin' creative it makes it hard on a noob like me!

I recently switched from Side pull-outs to SGT Rock's Pole Mod. I love it and do not plan on going back. More room and the only extra piece of gear? A 12" long piece of PEX tubing that can be used at springs along the trail that do not have a pipe.

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